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Re: 401 Approval Questions
Subject: Re: 401 Approval Questions
From: Alan Johnson <[e-mail]>
Date: Tue, 20 Dec 2005 14:51:01 -0500
To: Laurie Dennison <[e-mail]>
Ok 05-1945 is an isolated only. only isolated streams were impacted 05-0638 I am
checking into it. Could be a NW14, NW39, or NW33
05-2063: issued today as a 3495.... not a FERC lake
Laurie Dennison wrote:
DWQ 05-0638
Original PCN application reflected a NW33 (GC3366)
Approval letter issue 10/31/05 reflected a NW39 GC3402
Bev issued it as a NW33/GC3366 - if it really should be a NW39 - please let me
know
DWQ 05-1945
Original PCNapplication reflected a NW39 & Isolated wetlands and Zone 1 Buffers to
the tune of 3721 sq feet/temporary
Approval letter issued 11/21/05 reflected only isolated wetland approval & nothing
for the NW39/GC3402 or zone 1 buffers
Please advise on this one too
Also have an open question on 05-2063, Timothy Lail, Cleveland County, that I
addressed with Barry & he said you may have issued this.
Barry indicated in an email of 10/28/05 (about another similiar project) that Moss
Lake is not a FERC lake & therefore issued under GC3495 and not GC3492.
05-2063 was for Moss Lake but the approval letter issued it as a GC3492
How should the Moss Lake permits be set up?
Thanks for your input!
Laurie
Alan Johnson - [e-mail]
North Carolina Dept. of Environment & Natural Resources
Div. of Water Quality
610 E. Center Ave., Suite 301
Mooresville, NC 28115
Ph: [phone] Fax: [phone]
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RE: 401 Approval Questions
Subject: RE: 401 Approval Questions
From: Laurie Dennison <[e-mail]>
Date: Tue, 20 Dec 2005 14:00:29 -0500
To: Alan Johnson <[e-mail]>
CC: Ian McMillan <[e-mail]>, Barry Love <[e-mail]>
DWQ 05-0638
Original PCN application reflected a NW33 (GC3366)
Approval letter issue 10/31/05 reflected a NW39 GC3402
Bev issued it as a NW33/GC3366 - if it really should be a NW39 -- please let me know
DWQ 05-1945
Original PCNapplication reflected a NW39 & Isolated wetlands and Zone 1 Buffers to
the tune of 3721 sq feet/temporary
Approval letter issued 11/21/05 reflected only isolated wetland approval & nothing
for the NW39/GC3402 or zone 1 buffers
Please advise on this one too
Also have an open question on 05-2063, Timothy Lail, Cleveland County, that I
addressed with Barry & he said you may have issued this.
Barry indicated in an email of 10/28/05 (about another similiar project) that Moss
Lake is not a FERC lake & therefore issued under GC3495 and not GC3492.
05-2063 was for Moss Lake but the approval letter issued it as a GC3492
How should the Moss Lake permits be set up?
Thanks for your input!
Laurie
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Pineville, NC 28134
Town Manager
Subject: J.D. Hughes Park Renovation/Expansion
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Division of Water Quality
November 21, 2005
DWQ# 05-1945
Mecklenburg County
APPROVAL of 401 Water Quality Certification and Isolated Wetlands Permit with Additional Conditions
Dear Ms. Creech:
- You have our approval, in accordance with the attached conditions, to place permanent fill in 0.24 acre
acre of isolated wetland in order to complete the proposed renovation of the J. D. Hughes Park in Mecklenburg
County, as described in your application received by the Division of Water Quality on October 20, 2005. After
reviewing your application, we have determined that this fill is covered by State General Permit for Impacts to
Isolated Wetlands and Isolated Waters (IWGP100000). Please note that you should get any other federal,
state or local permits before proceeding with your project, including those required by (but not limited to)
Sediment and Erosion Control, Non-Discharge, and Water Supply Watershed regulations.
This approval is only valid for the purpose and design that you described in your application. If you
change your project, you must notify us in writing, and you may be required to send us a new application for a
new certification. If the property is sold, the new owner must be given a copy of the Certification and approval
letter; and is thereby responsible for complying with all conditions.
In addition to the requirements of the certification, you must also comply with the following conditions
1. The Mooresville Regional Office shall be notified in writing once construction at the approved impact areas
has commenced.
2. Stormwater discharge points shall be constructed in a manner such that the potential receiving streams (of
the discharge) at the site will not be impacted due to sediment accumulations, scouring or erosion of the
stream banks.
3. No waste, spoil, solids, or fill of any kind shall occur in wetlands, waters, or riparian areas beyond the
footprint of the impacts depicted in the Preconstruction Notification application.
4. Erosion and sediment control practices must utilize Best Management Practices (BMP) and be in full
compliance with all specifications governing the proper design, installation, and operation and maintenance of
such BMP in order to protect surface water standards:
a. The design, installation, operation, and maintenance of the sediment and erosion control measures
must be such that they equal, or exceed, the requirements specified in the most recent version of
the North Carolina Sediment and Erosion Control Manual. The devices shall be maintained on all
construction sites, borrow pit sites, and waste pile (spoil) projects, including contractor-owned or
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b. For borrow pit sites, the erosion and sediment control measures must be designed, installed,
operated, and maintained in accordance with the most recent version of the North Carolina Surface
Mining Manual.
c. The reclamation measures and implementation of these measures must be in accordance with the
requirements of the Sedimentation Pollution Control Act.
5. Sediment and erosion control measures shall not be placed in wetlands or waters to the maximum extent
practicable. If placement of sediment and erosion control devices in wetlands and waters is unavoidable,
they shall be removed and the natural grade restored within two months of the date the Division of Land
Resources has released the project.
6. Upon completion of the project, the applicant shall complete and return the enclosed "Certificate of
Completion" form to the 401/Wetlands Unit of the NC Division of Water Quality. Please send photographs
upstream and downstream of each culvert site to document correct installation along with the Certificate of
Completion form.
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with state water quality standards (including any requirements for compliance with section 303(d) of the
Clean Water Act) and -any other appropriate requirements of state and federal law. If DWQ determines that
such standards or laws are not being met (including the failure to sustain a designated or achieved use)'or
that state or federal law is being violated, or that further conditions are necessary to assure compliance,
DWQ may reevaluate and modify this certification to include conditions appropriate to assure compliance with
such standards and requirements in accordance with 15 A NCAC 2H.0507(d). Before codifying the
certification, DWQ shall notify the applicant and the US Army Corps of Engineers, provide public notice in
accordance with 15A NCAC 2H.0503, and provide opportunity for public hearing in accordance with 15A
NCAC 2H.0504. Any new or revised conditions shall be provided to the applicant in writing, shall be provided
to the United States Army Corps of Engineers for reference in any permit issued pursuant to Section 404 of
the Clean Water Act, and shall also become conditions of the 404 Permit for the project.
If you do not accept any of the conditions of this certification, you may ask for an adjudicatory hearing. You
must act within 60 days of the date that you receive this letter. .To ask for a hearing, send a written petition that
conforms to Chapter 1508 of the North Carolina General Statutes to the Office of Administrative Hearings, 6714
Mail Service Center, Raleigh, N.C. 27699-6714. This certification and its conditions are final and binding unless
you ask for a hearing.
This letter completes the review of the Division of Water Quality under Section 401 of the Clean Water Act.
If you have any questions, at 704-663-1699 or Ms. Cyndi Karoly in the Central Office in Raleigh 919-733-9721.
Sincerely,
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Alan W. Klimek, P.E.
Attachments
cc: Army Corps of Engineers, Asheville
Cyndi Karoly, Wetlands Unit
Water Quality, Mecklenburg County
Central Files
Chris Estes
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Richard B. Hamilton, Executive Director
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Cyndi B. Karoly, Supervisor
401 Oversight and Express Permits Unit
NCDWQ Wetlands and Stormwater Branch
Ron Linville, Regional Coordinator
Habitat Conservation Program
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SUBJECT: J. D. Hughs Park Renovation, Sugar Creek, Mecklenburg County
It appears that the Town of Pineville is requesting 401 Water Quality Certification from the North
Carolina Division of Water Quality. The NCWRC has reviewed information provided by the applicant,
and field biologists on our staff are familiar with habitat values of the project area. These comments are
provided in accordance with provisions of the Clean Water Act of 1977 (33 U.S.C. 466 et. seq.) and the
Fish and Wildlife Coordination Act (48 Stat. 401, as amended; 16 U.S.C. 661-667d).
The project will impact 0.24 acres of "isolated" wetlands for park renovations although the specific needs
for the fill are not indicated. Mitigation is proposed for lost wetlands through the conversion of sediment
basins into 0.31 acres of permanent stormwater wetlands. There will be 1.77 acres of impervious area on
the 19-acre site.
Based on our review of the project, we will not object to the project. We recommend that autochthonous
plants be incorporated into the created wetlands and that maximum available buffers be maintained or
restored to undisturbed forested buffers. Routinely, for streams that do not support listed aquatic species
we recommend 50' intermittent stream buffers and 100' perennial stream buffers. In addition, a similar
buffer should be provided around any stormwater facilities. As this park is located in an industrialized
area, the provision of undisturbed buffers should enhance visitor's enjoyment by providing habitat for
small mammals, songbirds and raptors while enhancing nearby aquatic habitats. The attached plant
recommendations are provided for upland and riparian plant planning consideration.
Thank you for the opportunity to review and comment on this project. If you have any questions
regarding these comments, please contact me at 336/769-9453.
Attachment: Piedmont Stormwater Pond Planting Recommendation
Cc: Amanda Jones, COE-ARO
Mailing Address: Division of Inland Fisheries • 1721 Mail Service Center • Raleigh, NC 27699-1721
Telephone: [phone] - Fax: [phone]

J. D> Hughs Park Renovation -Page 2 - November 17, 2005
Piedmont Stormwater Pond Planting Recommendations
instead of using the typical fescue grasses, the upper interior and exterior of the structure should be
planted with the following mix:
Spring/Summer Mixture, May 1- Sept. 15 Fall/Winter Mixture, Sept. 15 - April 30
Browntop millet 20 lbs/a Winter Wheat 120 lbs/a
Kobe lespedeza 20 lbs/a Kobe lespedeza 20 lbs/a
Shrub lespedeza 1 lb/a Shrub lespedeza 1 lb/a
Switchgrass* 5lb/a Switchgrass* 5lb/ac
Add to fall or spring plantings: `Tioga' Deertongue (Panicum clandestinum) at a rate of 7 lbs. Pure Live Seeds
(PLS) per acre.
* When possible on slopes less than 3:1 use Switchgrass instead of lespedezas and on slopes greater than 3:1 use rt
Orchard Grass or Creeping Red Fescue. Other native species may be appropriate depending on soil, slope, and
region. Korean lespedeza may be appropriate in colder geophysical areas. We do not recommend Sericea
lespedeza. Native plants and warm season grasses are preferred over exotic plants.
Add one of the following to the above mixture:
Creeping Red Fescue 5 lbs/acre
Ladino Clover** 5 lbs/acre
Atlantic Coastal Panic Grass 5 lbs/acre (PLS)
Alfalfa** 5 lbs/acre (requires fertilizer containing Boron)
** Lime & fertilize disturbed areas according to NRCS soil test results and follow planting guidelines as appropriate
and necessary. Depending on elevation and region, other native species may be appropriate. Note that mowing
should be limited to late winter or early spring. Mowing should only occur as needed to prevent unwanted tree
growth on a 2-3 year schedule.
The provision of shade around impounded waters can significantly reduce thermal impacts. Trees and
shrubs (1 year bare root seedlings) should be planted randomly at a minimal rate of 100 trees per acre on
the top and upper portions of the structure and at a minimal rate of 150 per acre around the normal water
elevation and littoral shelf area. The following list of tree species may assist in providing habitat benefits:
Loblolly Pine* Red Cedar Black Gum American Holly Dogwood
Hickory Sumac White Oak - Willow Oak Red Maple**
Oak Viburnum Green Ash Ironwood Black Cherry
Persimmon Water Oak Spice Bush Willow (sp) Serviceberry
Swamp Chestnut Silky Dogwood
Other species may be utilized depending on site requirements and native plant availability. Pines* should not
exceed 15% of the reforestation. No more than 20% of the tree species will be of a single species. An 80% success
rate is acceptable over five years. Large or fast growing trees like Sycamore and Maple** may not be appropriate
near detention facility dams.
Stewardship biologist, Elizabeth Hughes at 828-651-8380 can be contacted for additional plant
information, recommendations and supply sources.
Triage Check List
Date: 10/26/05 Project Name: Town of Pineville - JD Hughes Park Renov
DWQ#: 05-1945
County: Mecklenburg
To: Alan Johnson, Mooresville Regional Office r- l "
60-day Processing Time: 10/20/05 -12/18/05
From: Cyndi Karoly Telephone : [phone]
The file attached is being forwarded to you for your evaluation.
Please call if you need assistance.
E] Stream length impacted
? Stream determination
Wetland determination and distance to blue-line surface waters on USFW topo maps
? Minimization/avoidance issues
? Buffer Rules (Meuse, Tar-Pamlico, Catawba, Randleman)
Pond fill
Mitigation Ratios
? Ditching
? Are the stream and or wetland mitigation sites available and viable?
? Check drawings for accuracy
Is the application consistent with pre-application meetings?
? Cumulative impact concern
Comments: As per our discussion regarding revision of the triage and delegation processes,
please review the attached file. Note that you are the first reviewer, so this file will need to be
reviewed for administrative as well as technical details. If you elect to place this project on hold,
please ask the applicant to provide your requested information to both the Central Office in
Raleigh as well as the Asheville Regional Office. As we discussed, this is an experimental, interim
procedure as we slowly transition to electronic applications. Please apprise me of any
complications you encounter, whether related to workload, processing times, or lack of a "second
reviewer" as the triage process in Central had previously provided. Also, if you think of ways to
improve this process, especially so that we can plan for the electronic applications, let me know.
Thanks!
Estes Design Inc.
' Enviirroonmntal Design & Consulting
Estes Design Inc. P.O.Box79133Charlotte, N.C.28271
Environmental Design & Consulting 7
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2321 Crabtree Blvd. VVAI U R QUALITY
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Subject: PCN for the J.D. Hughs Park renovation, 19 acre site,
Pineville, Mecklenburg Co., N.C
Dear Mr. Dorney,
I have enclosed a PCN Form requesting a WQC # 3402 & NWP 39 along with a
report, plans and maps. An application fee of $200 for Minor Water Quality
Certification has been enclosed. Comments have been received from USFWS &
SHPO. As recommended by USFWS an endangered species survey for the project
site is currently underway.
have sent seven copies via certified mail for your use.
You may send me an e-mail to Chris Estes Design. cam or contact me at (704) 841-
1779..
Sincerely,
Christopher J. Estes, RLA, ASLA
Landscape Architect, N. C. & S.C.
Enclosure;
Cc. FILE
P.O. Box 79133 Charlotte NC. 28271 / Phone [phone]
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Pre-construction Notification Form and Supporting Documentation
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U.S. Corps of Engineers & That Require Section 401
Certification
Prepared for.
The Town of Pineville
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J.D.Hughs Park Renovation
Town of Pineville
Mecklenburg County, NC October 3, 2005
Project Information
Attach a vicinity map clearly showing the location of the property with respect to local landmarks such as
towns, rivers, and roads. Also provide a detailed site plan showing property boundaries and development
plans in relation to surrounding properties. Both the vicinity map and site plan must include a scale and
north arrow. The specific footprints of all buildings, impervious surfaces, or other facilities must be
included. If possible, the maps and plans should include the appropriate USGS Topographic Quad Map
and NRCS Soil Survey with the property boundaries outlined. Plan drawings, or other maps may be
included at the applicant's discretion, so long as the property is clearly defined. For administrative and
distribution purposes, the USACE requires information to be submitted on sheets no larger than 11 by 17-
inch format; however, DWQ may accept paperwork of any size. DWQ prefers full-size construction
drawings rather than a sequential sheet version of the full-size plans. If full-size plans are reduced to a
small scale such that the final version is illegible, the applicant will be informed that the project has been
placed on hold until decipherable maps are provided.
Name of project: J.D. Hughh Park Renovation
2. T.I.P. Project Number (NCDOT Only
3. Property Identification Number (Tax PIN):
4. Location County: Mecklenburg
Nearest Town: Pineville
Subdivision name (include phase/lot number):
Directions to site (include road numbers, landmarks, etc.): See location map attached
5. Site coordinates, if available (UTM or Lat/Long): Lat...+35"05'09" Long. -80°53'54"
(Note - If project is linear, such as a road or utility line, attach a sheet that separately lists the coordinates
for each crossing of a distinct waterbody.)
6. Describe the existing land use or condition of the site at the time of this application: Partly wooded
previous agriculture.
7. Property size (acres): 19 ac.
8. Nearest body of water (stream/river/sound/ocean/lake): Sugar Creek
9. River Basin: Catawba
(Note - this must be one of North Carolina's seventeen designated major river basins. The River Basin
map is available at http://h2o.enr.state.nc.us/admin/maps/.)
10. Describe the purpose of the proposed work Public Park Renovation.

J.D.Hughs Park Renovation
Town of Pineville
Mecklenburg County, NC October 3, 2005
1. Wetland Impacts
* List each impact separately and identify temporary impacts. Impacts include, but are not limited to. mechanized clearing, grading, fill,
excavation, flooding, ditching/drainage, etc. For dams, separately list impacts due to both structure and flooding.
** 100-Year floodplains are identified through the Federal Emergency Management Agency's (FEMA) Flood Insurance Rate Maps (FIRM), or
FEMA-approved local floodplain maps. Maps are available through the FEMA Map Service Center at 1-800-358-4616, or online at
hqp://www.fema.gov.
*** List a wetland type that best describes wetland to be impacted (e.g., freshwater/saltwater marsh, forested wetland, beaver pond, Carolina Bay,
bog, etc.)
Wetland Impact
Site Number
(indicate on
ma
Type of
Impact* Area of

acres)
(acres) Located within
100-year
Floodplain**
es/no Distance to
Nearest
Stream
linear feet
***
Type of Wetland
A FILL 0.21 Yes 200 Isolated
B FILL 0.03 Yes 250 Isolated

List the total acreage (estimated) of existing wetlands on the property; a rox. 0.32 ac
Total area of wetland impact proposed: 0.24 ac.
2. Stream Impacts, including all intermittent and perennial streams
Stream Impact
Site Number
(indicate on
map)
Type of
Impact* Length
of Impact
(linear
feet)
**
Stream Name Average
Width of
Stream
Before
Impact
Perennial or
Intermittent.
(please specify)
NA

List each impact separately and identify temporary impacts. Impacts include, but are not linuted to: culverts ana assoc?atea rip-rap, Clams
(separately list impacts due to both structure and flooding), relocation (include linear feet before and after, and net loss/gain), stabilization
activities (cement wall, rip-rap, crib wall, gabions, etc.), excavation, ditcbing/stmightening, etc. If stream relocation is proposed, plans and
profiles showing the linear footprint for both the original and relocated streams must be included

J.D.Hughs Park Renovation
Town of Pineville
Mecklenburg County, NC October 3, 2005
Mitigation
DWQ - In accordance with 15A NCAC 2H .0500, mitigation may be required by the NC Division of
Water Quality for projects involving greater than or equal to one acre of impacts to freshwater wetlands or
greater than or equal to 150 linear feet of total impacts to perennial streams.
USACE - In accordance with the Final Notice of Issuance and Modification of Nationwide Permits,
published in the Federal Register on March 9, 2000, mitigation will be required when necessary to ensure
that adverse effects to the aquatic environment are minimal. Factors including size and type of proposed
impact and function and relative value of the impacted aquatic resource will be considered in determining
acceptability of appropriate and practicable mitigation as proposed. Examples of mitigation that may be
appropriate and practicable include, but are not limited to: reducing the size of the project; establishing
and maintaining wetland and/or upland vegetated buffers to protect open waters such as streams; and
replacing losses of aquatic resource functions and values by creating, restoring, enhancing, or preserving
similar functions and values, preferable in the same watershed.
If mitigation is required for this project, a copy of the mitigation plan must be attached in order for
USACE or DWQ to consider the application complete for processing. Any application lacking a required
mitigation plan or NCWRP concurrence shall be placed on hold as incomplete. An applicant may also
choose to review the current guidelines for stream restoration in DWQ's Draft Technical Guide for Stream
Work in North Carolina, available at http://h2o.enr.state.nc.us/ncwetlands/strmgide.html.
1. Provide a brief description of the proposed mitigation plan. The description should provide as much
information as possible, including, but not limited to: site location (attach directions and/or map, if
offsite), affected stream and river basin, type and amount (acreage/linear feet) of mitigation proposed
(restoration, enhancement, creation, or preservation), a plan view, preservation mechanism (e.g., deed
restrictions, conservation easement, etc.), and a description of the current site conditions and proposed
method of construction. Please attach a separate sheet if more space is needed.
Mitigation is proposed for filling of 0.24 ac. of wetlands by converting the proposed sediment basins into
0.31 acres of permanent storm water wetlands. A conceptual plan with proposed sizing is included in the
attached exhibits.
2. Mitigation may also be made by payment into the North Carolina Wetlands Restoration Program
(NCWRP) with the NCWRP's written agreement. Check the box indicating that you would like to pay
into the NCWRP. Please note that payment into the NCWRP must be reviewed and approved before it
can be used to satisfy mitigation requirements. Applicants will be notified early in the review process by
the 401/Wetlands Unit if payment into the NCWRP is available as an option. For additional information
regarding the application process for the NCWRP, check the NCWRP website at
htm:/ih2o.enr.state.nc.us/wrp/index.htm. If use of the NCWRP is proposed, please check the appropriate box on
page three and provide the following information:

J.D.Hughs Park Renovation
Town of Pineville
Mecklenburg County, NC October 3, 2005
*
Zone Impact
(square feet
Multiplier Required
Miti ation
1 3721 Temporary 3 0.085
2 1.5
Total 3721 Temporary 0.085
Zone 1 extends out 30 feet perpendicular from near bank of channel; Zone 2 extends an
additional 20 feet from the edge of Zone 1.
If buffer mitigation is required, please discuss what type of mitigation is proposed (i.e., Donation of
Property, Conservation Easement, Riparian Buffer Restoration / Enhancement, Preservation or Payment
into the Riparian Buffer Restoration Fund). Please attach all appropriate information as identified within
15A NCAC 2B.0242 or.0260.
The temporarv impact will be mitigated by replanting; the impacted area. This temporary impact is caused
by encroachment of a sediment basin. This sediment basin will be converted to a wetland once
construction is complete.
Storm water (DWQ Only)
Describe impervious acreage (both existing and proposed) versus total acreage on the site. Discuss
stormwater controls proposed in order to protect surface waters and wetlands downstream from the
property.
1.77 acres of proposed impervious for the 19 acre site (90%). Storm Water wetlands are proposed for the
mitigation of isolated wetlands.
Sewage Disposal (DWQ Only)
Clearly detail the ultimate treatment methods and disposition (non-discharge or discharge) of wastewater
generated from the proposed project, or available capacity of the subject facility.
Mecklenburg County sewer system
VloWons (DWQ Only)
Is this site in violation of DWQ Wetland Rules (15A NCAC 2H .0500) or any Buffer Rules?
Yes ? No
Is this an after-the-fact permit application?
Yes ? No
J.D.Hughs Park Renovation
Town of Pineville
Mecklenburg County, NC
Telephone: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
October 3, 2005
Columbus Moore Sampson
Cumberland New Hanover Scotland
US Fish and 1Fila7ife Service /National Marine Fisheries Service
US Fish and Wildlife Service US Fish and Wildlife Service
Raleigh Field Office Asheville Field Office
Post Office Box 33726 160 Zillicoa Street
Raleigh, NC 27636-3726 Asheville, NC 28801
Telephone: [phone] Telephone: [phone]
North Carolina State Agencies
Division of Water Quality
401 Wetlands Unit
1650 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, NC 27699-1650
Telephone: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
Division of Water Quality
Wetlands Restoration Program
1619 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, NC 27699-1619
Telephone: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
CAMA and NC Coastal Counties
National Marine Fisheries Service
Habitat Conservation Division
Pivers Island
Beaufort, NC 28516
Telephone: [phone]
State Historic Preservation Office
Department Of Cultural Resources
4617 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, NC 27699-4617
Telephone: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
Division of Coastal Management Beaufort Chowan Hertford Pasquotank
1638 Mail Service Center Bettie Craven Hyde Pender
Raleigh, NC 27699-1638 Brunswick Currituck New Hanover Perquimans
Telephone: [phone] Camden Dare Onslow Tyrrell
Fax: [phone] Carteret Gates Pamlico Washington
NCWRC and NC Trout Counties
Western Piedmont Region Coordinator Alleghany Caldwell Watauga
3855 Idlewild Road Ashe Mitchell Wilkes
Kernersville, NC 27284-9180 Avery Stokes
Telephone: [phone] Burke Surry
Mountain Region Coordinator Buncombe Henderson Polk
20830 Great Smoky Mtn. Expressway Cherokee Jackson Rutherford
Waynesville, NC 28786 Clay Macon Swain
Telephone: [phone] Graham Madison Transylvania
Fax: [phone] Haywood McDowell Yancey
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J.D.Hughs Park Renovation
Town of Pineville
Mecklenburg County, NC October 3, 2005
Introduction
The 19 -acre site is currently zoned for general industrial located
within the Town of Pineville, Mecklenburg County, North
Carolina. The existing land-use in the vicinity is single & multi-
family residential and Industrial. There is approximately 0.32
acres of wetlands on the project site parcel important aquatic
function.
Jurisdictional waters of the U.S.
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Means and methods
Preliminary investigation of jurisdictional waters of the U.S. onsite
was done according to the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers technical
report Y- 8 7- 1 and Appendices, Corps of Engineers Wetlands
Delineation Manual, January 1987, Final Report. Additional data
was acquired using the U.S.G.S. quadrangle maps; the applicant's
survey plans, and the applicant's proposed grading plan, USDA
soil survey of Mecklenburg County North Carolina, aerial
photographs, USFWS NWI maps and site visits. The method of
choice for wetland delineation was the level three Routine
Determination. The site is within the Catawba drainage basin and
adjacent to Little Sugar Creek which is a listed 303d impaired
waters. The majority of site is open non -forested land.
Vegetation
The forested areas are dominated by FACW and FAC species.
Trees include Pine, Hickory, tulip polar, green ash, cottonwood,
red maple and sweet gum. Under story and herbaceous strata is
dominated by privet, alder and smilax. In the low areas wetland
vegetation is prevalent including willow, Sagiteria, Cephalanthus
andjuncus.
H_ydric soils
The site includes Mecklenburg. Monacan & Iredell soils. The soils
are mapped units that vary from well-drained, slowly permeable
soils with medium water capacity to somewhat poorly drained,
moderate permeability and high water capacity. Inclusions and flat
areas in Monacan soils have a water table 6" to 2' below the
surface as well as ponding. Monocan soil permeability is .60-2.0
in/hr and PH is 5.1-7.3, according to the natural resource
conservation service Soil Survey of Mecklenburg County.
Topography & Hydrology
The over all topography of the 19 acre project site is moderately
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Mecklenburg County, NC October 3, 2005
Wetland mitigation
Storm Water Management
In an effort to maintain water quality and reduce storm water impacts to the
existing aquatic environments, it is proposed that onsite storm water be
directed away from all jurisdictional wetlands. Of the total 19 acres, 1.77
acres is proposed impervious (9.3%).
Threatened and endangered species
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Federally listed plant and animal species with endangered or threatened status
are protected under the Endangered Species Act of 1973. The U.S. Fish and
Wildlife Service have identified one endangered species Schweinitz's
sunflower (Helianthus schweinitzii). Schweinitz's sunflower is endemic to the
piedmont of the Carolinas, where it is currently known from 10 populations in
North Carolina and 6 in South Carolina. The North Carolina populations are
located in Gaston, Anson, Montgomery, Davidson, Randolph, Union, Stanly,
Cabarrus, Mecklenburg, and Rowan Counties. Schweinitz's sunflower usually
grows in open habitat and areas that have been disturbed such as power right-
of-ways. Investigation of the sight for Schweinitz's sunflower resulted in none
observed. None of the Threatened, Endangered or Species of Concern was
observed on site. Notification has been made to the U.S. Fish and Wildlife
Service (USFWS).
Common Name Scientific Name Status
Vertebrates
Bald eagle
Carolina darter
Invertebrates
Carolina creekshell
Carolina heelsplitter
Vascular Plants
Georgia aster
Helices trefoil
Michaux's sumac
SchweinitZs sunflower
Smooth coneflower
Tall larkspur
Hallaeetus leucarephahm
Etheostoma cofth collis
vliosa vaughaniana
Lasmigona decorata
Aster georgianus
Lotus helled
Rhus michauxii
Helianthus schweinitzii
.Echinac:ea laevigata
Delphinium exaltatum
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delisting)
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II Hydrology Absent Weak Moderate Strong
1) Is This Year's (Or Last's) Leaflitter
Present In Streambed? 1 a 0
4) to Water In Channel And >48 Hrs. Since 0 .5 1
Last Known Mn? ('NOTE: IfDitch Indicated In #9 Above Skip This Step And #5 Below)
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6) Are Hydric Soils Present In Sides Of Channel (Or In Headcut)? Yes=1.5 No=O (rip-rapped)
SECONDARYHYDROLOGYINDICATOR POINTS, 6
TOTAL POINTS (Primary + Secondary)=29-50 (Greater Than Or Equal To 19 Points The Stream Is At Least Intermittent)
8) Are Wetland Plants In Streambed? SAV Mostly OBL Mostly FACW Mostly FAC Mostly FACU Mostly UPL
(' NOTE: IjTwal Ahtewe Of All Plantt In Sireambed 2 .75 .5 0 0
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4) Is Water In Channel And >48 Hrs. Since 0 .5 1
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SECONDARYHYDROLOGY INDICATOR POINTS, 8
8) Are Wetland Plants In Streambed? SAV Mostly OBL Mostly FACW Mostly FAC Mostly FACU Mostly UPL
(* NOTE: 1f Total Absence OjAll Plants In Srreatabed 2 1 .5 0 0
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SECONDARY HYDROLOGY INDICA TOR POINTS: 5.5
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Stream # 2 (behind ball field)
INTERMITTENT CHANNEL
EVALUATION FORM
ACTION ID ILPPLICANTNAME City of Pineville DATE 1/18/03
PROPOSED CIIANNEL WORKdx- culvert, relocation, etc.) None
WATERHODY/RIVERBASIN Sugar/ Catawba COUNTY/CI7Y Mecklenburg/Pineville
RECENT WEA711ER CONDITIONS Dry
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Adjacent FloodpLain Present
Wrack Material or Drill Lines
Ilydrophylic Vegetation Imadjacent to channel
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Evaluator's Signature:
(if other than C.O.C. project manager)
P Prescni SP Stonuly Present NI' Nut Present 11;498
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Project Name: J.D. Hughes Park Pineville, N.C. Mecklenburg County
Project No.: 0351 Sample No.: AB
Date: 02/06/03 By: CJE
DATA FORM .
ROUTINE WETLAND DETERMINATION
(1987 COE Wetlands Delineation Manual)
Do Normal Circumstances exist on site? Y. No Community ID: A
Have vegetation, soils, or hydrology been disturbed? Yes Field Map No.: 1
Is the area a potential Problem Area? Yes Plot ID: AB
(if needed, explain on reverse.)
VRCRTATTON Mnte thnse snec*e nhse ed to have motnholoeiral adaptations to wetlands with a*)
Dominant Plant Plant Sees Stratum Indicator Dominant Plant Plant Series Stratum Indicator
1. Ulmas alata T FACU+ 9. Bermuda grass H
2. Populus deltoids T FAC+ 10. Juncus effusus H FACW+
3. 11. Alisma sp. H OBL
4. 12. Andrpogon virginicus H FAC-
5 13, Andropogan glomeratus H FACW+
6. 14. Typha sp. H OBL
7. 15.
8. 16.
Percent of Dominant Species that are OBL, FACW, or FAC
(except FAC-). Include species noted (') as showing
morphological adaptations to wetlands.
Describe Morphological Adaptations:
Remarks:
Tree Stratum is weak due to apparent seasonality of inundation.
HYDROTOCY
Recorded Data (Describe in Remarks):
_Stream, Lake, or Tide Gage
-Aerial Photographs
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x No Recorded Data Available Wetland Hydrology Indicators:
x Inundated
Saturated in Upper 12 inches
x Water Marks

x Drill Lines
Field Observations: Sediment Deposits

Depth of Surface Water 6" (m•) X Drainage Patterns in Wetlands
x Oxidized Root Channels in Upper 12 Inches
Depth to Free Water in Pit: (in) Water-Stained Leaves
Local Soil Survey Data
Depth to Saturated Soil: (in,) Other (Explain in Remarks)
Remarks:
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Environmental Design & Consulting
P.O. Box 79133
Charlotte, N.C. 28271
Project Name: J.D. Hughes Park Pineville, N.C. Mecklenburg County
Project No.: 0351 Sample No.: Upland
Date: 02/06/03 By: CJE
DATA FORM
ROUTINE WETLAND DETERMINATION
(1987 COE Wetlands Delineation Manual)
Do Normal Circumstances exist on site? No Community ID: A
Have vegetation, soils, or hydrology been disturbed? Yes Field Map No.: 1
Is the area a potential Problem Area? Yes kAl Plot ID: Upland
(If needed, explain on reverse.)
VEGETATION (Note those s ecies observed to have mo olo 'cal ada tations to wetlands with a
Dominant Plant Species Stratum Indicator Dominant Plant Species Stratum Indicator
1. Ulm us alata T FAC- 9.
2. Bermuda Grass H 10.
3. Carex Sp. H FACW 11.
4. Juncos Sp. H FACW 12.
5. Populus deltoids T FAC+ 13.
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7. 15.
8. 16.
Percent of Dominant Species that are OBL, FACW, or FAC
(except FAC-). Include species noted (*) as showing
morphological adaptations to wetlands.
Describe Morphological Adaptations:
Remarks:
Pasture/Meadow ecology
HYDROLOGY
-Recorded Data (Describe in Remarks):
-Stream, Lake, or Tide Gage
-Aerial Photographs
-Other
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Inundated
Saturated in Upper 12 inches

Water Marks
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Field Observations: Sediment Deposits
Drainage Patterns in Wetlands
Depth of Surface Water (by) Oxidized Root Channels in Upper 12 Inches
Depth to Free Water in Pit: tin.) Water-Stained Leaves
Local Soil Survey Data
Depth to Saturated Soil: 6 (.) Other (Explain in Remarks)
Remarks:
No apparent hydrology.
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environmental design and consulting to act on my behalf and take all actions necessary
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special conditions attached.
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HABITAT T. LAWRENCE MELLICHAMP, Ph.D.
ASSESSMENT AND P.O. Box 655
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RESTORATION Office: 704-841-2841
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Biological Assessment - J.D. Hughes Park Renovation
Pineville, NC - Mecklenburg County
The J.D. Hughes Park is located on the west side of Pineville, in the floodplain of the
drainages to Sugar Creek (Figure 1). Nineteen acres are proposed to be included in the
active area of the park. These acres are located south and west of the developed area
(Figure 2). The site was examined on October 11, 2005. Several wetlands have been
identified. The area to be developed has been used in the past for storage of solid wastes
for the park system, but most of this debris has been removed. There was considerable
impact to the vegetation on the site as a result of the removal.
To provide a basis for the plant communities and species of concern, the data base for the
NC Natural Heritage Program was downloaded for the Fort Mill USGS Quad. These data
(printout appended to this report) show four elements of concern:
Carolina Heelsplitter - Lasmigona decorata - Federally Endangered, Historic.
Carolina Birdfoot Trefoil - Lotus helleri - State Rare-Threatened, Current
Basic Oak-Hickory Forest - Current
Upland Depression Swamp Forest - Current
As noted, in the clean-up of the site, much of the vegetation was disturbed. However, the
entire site has not been cleared and the remnant vegetation is clearly evident. The
dominant species is Sericea Lespedeza (Lespedeza cuneata), with scattered occurrences
of Broom-straw (Andropogon ternarius), Frost aster (Aster pilosus), Goldenrod (Solidago
spp.), Johnson grass (Sorghum halepense), Ragweed (Ambrosia artemisiifolia) and
Thoroughwort (Eupatorium album). The hydrology of the site was too wet for the
occurrence of the Carolina Birdfoot-trefoil. However, all undisturbed edges and the
power line ROW were examined for its presence. It was not seen. There are no forests
of sufficient size or integrity. The two wetlands shown in Figure 2 are dominated by a
100% cover of Green ash (Fraxnius pennsylvanica). The topographic location of the
wetlands and the composition of the woody cover does not give an indication that the
wetland forest is an Upland Depression Swamp Forest, but rather a low area in the
floodplain dominated by Green ash and Soft rush (Juncus effusus).
There are no recommendations for this project regarding plant communities or species of
concern.
J es F. M hews
HABITAT ANALYSIS - ENDANGERED PLANT STUDIES - RESTORATION OF HABITATS - WETLAND MITIGATION - MONITORING
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NC NHP Quad Search Results
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Returned Elements: 4 using: FORT MILL
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Project Information
Attach a vicinity map clearly showing the location of the property with respect to local landmarks such as
towns, rivers, and roads. Also provide a detailed site plan showing property boundaries and development
plans in relation to surrounding properties. Both the vicinity map and site plan must include a scale and
north arrow. The specific footprints of all buildings, impervious surfaces, or other facilities must be
included. If possible, the maps and plans should include the appropriate USGS Topographic Quad Map
and NRCS Soil Survey with the property boundaries outlined. Plan drawings, or other maps may be
included at the applicant's discretion, so long as the property is clearly defined. For administrative and
distribution purposes, the USACE requires information to be submitted on sheets no larger than 11 by 17-
inch format; however, DWQ may accept paperwork of any size. DWQ prefers full-size construction
drawings rather than a sequential sheet version of the full-size plans. If full-size plans are reduced to a
small scale such that the final version is illegible, the applicant will be informed that the project has been
placed on hold until decipherable maps are provided.
1. Name of project: J.D. Hughs Park Renovation
T.I.P. Project Number (NCDOT Only
3. Property Identification Number (Tax PIN):
4. Location County: Mecklenburg
Nearest Town: Pineville
Subdivision name (include phase/lot number):
Directions to site (include road numbers, landmarks, etc.): See location map attached
5. Site coordinates, if available (UTM or Lat/Long): Lat...+35°05'09" Long. -80°53'54"
(Note - If project is linear, such as a road or utility line, attach a sheet that separately lists the coordinates
for each crossing of a distinct waterbody.)
6. Describe the existing land use or condition of the site at the time of this application: Partly wooded
previous agriculture.
Property size (acres):
Nearest body of water (stream/river/sound/ocean/lake): Sugar Creek
9. River Basin: Catawba
(Note - this must be one of North Carolina's seventeen designated major river basins. The River Basin
map is available at http://h2o.enr.state.nc.us/admin/mays/.)
10. Describe the purpose of the proposed work Public Park Renovation.
J.D.Hughs Park Renovation
Town of Pineville
Mecklenburg county, NC October 3, 2005
1. Wetland Impacts
Wetland Impact
Site Number
(indicate on
ma
Type of
Impact* Area of

acres)
(acres) Located within
100-year
Floodplain**
es/no Distance to
Nearest
Stream
linear feet
***
Type of Wetland
A FILL 0.21 Yes 200 Isolated
B FILL 0.03 Yes 250 Isolated

* List each impact separately and identify temporary impacts. Impacts include, but are not limited to: mechanized clearing, grading, fill,
excavation, flooding, ditching/drainage, etc. For dams, separately list impacts due to both structure and flooding.
** 100-Year floodplains are identified through the Federal Emergency Management Agency's (FEMA) Flood Insurance Rate Maps (FIRM), or
FEMA-approved local floodplain maps. Maps are available through the FEMA Map Service Center at 1-800-358-9616, or online at
hM://www.fema.p-ov.
*** List a wetland type that best describes wetland to be impacted (e.g., freshwater/saltwater marsh, forested wetland beaver pond, Carolina Bay,
bog, etc.)
List the total acreage (estimated) of existing wetlands on the property: approx. 0.32 ac
Total area of wetland impact proposed: 0.24 ac.
2. Stream Impacts, including all intermittent and perennial streams
Stream Impact
Site Number
(indicate on
map)
Type of
Impact* Length
of Impact
(linear
feet)
**
Stream Name" Average
Width of
Stream
Before
Impact
Perennial or
Intermittent.
(please specify)
NA

List each impact separately and identify temporary impacts. Impacts include, but are not limited to: culverts and associated rip-rap, dams
(separately list impacts due to both stricture and flooding), relocation (include linear feet before and after, and net loss/gain), stabilization
activities (cement wall, rip-rap, crib wall, gabions, etc.), excavation, ditching/straightening, etc. If stream relocation is proposed, plans and
profiles showing the linear footprint for both the original and relocated streams must be included.
J.D.Hughs Park Renovation
Town of Pineville
Mecklenburg County, NC October 3, 2005
Mitigation
DWQ - In accordance with 15A NCAC 2H .0500, mitigation may be required by the NC Division of
Water Quality for projects involving greater than or equal to one acre of impacts to freshwater wetlands or
greater than or equal to 150 linear feet of total impacts to perennial streams.
USACE - In accordance with the Final Notice of Issuance and Modification of Nationwide Permits,
published in the Federal Register on March 9, 2000, mitigation will be required when necessary to ensure
that adverse effects to the aquatic environment are minimal. Factors including size and type of proposed
impact and function and relative value of the impacted aquatic resource will be considered in determining
acceptability of appropriate and practicable mitigation as proposed. Examples of mitigation that may be
appropriate and practicable include, but are not limited to: reducing the size of the project; establishing
and maintaining wetland and/or upland vegetated buffers to protect open waters such as streams; and
replacing losses of aquatic resource functions and values by creating, restoring, enhancing, or preserving
similar functions and values, preferable in the same watershed.
If mitigation is required for this project, a copy of the mitigation plan must be attached in order for
USACE or DWQ to consider the application complete for processing. Any application lacking a required
mitigation plan or NCWRP concurrence shall be placed on hold as incomplete. An applicant may also
choose to review the current guidelines for stream restoration in DWQ's Draft Technical Guide for Stream
Work in North Carolina, available at http://h2o.enr.state.nc.us/ncwetlands/strmgide.html.
1. Provide a brief description of the proposed mitigation plan. The description should provide as much
information as possible, including, but not limited to: site location (attach directions and/or map, if
offsite), affected stream and river basin, type and amount (acreage/linear feet) of mitigation proposed
(restoration, enhancement, creation, or preservation), a plan view, preservation mechanism (e.g., deed
restrictions, conservation easement, etc.), and a description of the current site conditions and proposed
method of construction. Please attach a separate sheet if more space is needed.
Mitigation is proposed for filling of 0.24 ac. of wetlands by converting the proposed sediment basins into
0.31 acres of permanent storm water wetlands. A conceptual plan with proposed sizing is included in the
attached exhibits.
2. Mitigation may also be made by payment into the North Carolina Wetlands Restoration Program
(NCWRP) with the NCWRP's written agreement. Check the box indicating that you would like to pay
into the NCWRP. Please note that payment into the NCWRP must be reviewed and approved before it
can be used to satisfy mitigation requirements. Applicants will be notified early in the review process by
the 401/Wetlands Unit if payment into the NCWRP is available as an option. For additional information
regarding the application process for the NCWRP, check the NCWRP website at
http://h2o.enr.state.nc.us/wrt)/index.htm. If use of the NCWRP is proposed, please check the appropriate box on
page three and provide the following information:
J.D.Hughs Park Renovation
Town of Pineville
Mecklenburg County, NC
October 3, 2005
Zone* Impact Multiplier Required
ware feet Mitigation
1 3721 Temporary 3 0.085
2 1.5
Total 3721 Temporary 0.085
' Zone 1 extends out 30 feet perpendicular from near bank of channel; Zone 2 extends an
additional 20 feet from the edge of Zone 1.
If buffer mitigation is required, please discuss what type of mitigation is proposed (i.e., Donation of
Property, Conservation Easement, Riparian Buffer Restoration / Enhancement, Preservation or Payment
into the Riparian Buffer Restoration Fund). Please attach all appropriate information as identified within
15A NCAC 2B .0242 or .0260.
The temporary impact will be mitigated by replanting the_i_mpacted area. This temporary impact is caused
by encroachment of a sediment basin. This sediment basin will be converted to a wetland once
construction is complete
Storm water (DWQ Only)
Describe impervious acreage (both existing and proposed) versus total acreage on the site. Discuss
stormwater controls proposed in order to protect surface waters and wetlands downstream from the
property.
1.77 acres of proposed impervious for the 19 acre site (9%). _Storm Water wetlands are proposed for the
mitigation of isolated wetlands.
Sewage Disposal (DWQ Only)
Clearly detail the ultimate treatment methods and disposition (non-discharge or discharge) of wastewater
generated from the proposed project, or available capacity of the subject facility.
Mecklenburg County sewer system
Violations (DWO Only)
Is this site in violation of DWQ Wetland Rules (15A NCAC 211.0500) or any Buffer Rules?
Yes ? No
Is this an after-the-fact permit application?
Yes ? No
J.D.Hughs Park Renovation
Town of Pineville
Mecklenburg County, NC October 3, 2005
Telephone: [phone] Columbus Moore Sampson
Fax: [phone] Cumberland New Hanover Scotland
US Fish and Wildlife Service /National Marine Fisheries Service
US Fish and Wildlife Service
Raleigh Field Office
Post Office Box 33726
Raleigh, NC 27636-3726
Telephone: [phone]
US Fish and Wildlife Service
Asheville Field Office
160 Zillicoa Street
Asheville, NC 28801
Telephone: [phone]
National Marine Fisheries Service
Habitat Conservation Division
Pivers Island
Beaufort, NC 28516
Telephone: [phone]
North Carolina State Agencies
Division of Water Quality
401 Wetlands Unit
1650 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, NC 27699-1650
Telephone: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
Division of Water Quality
Wetlands Restoration Program
1619 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, NC 27699-1619
Telephone: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
CAMA and NC Coastal Counties
State Historic Preservation Office
Department Of Cultural Resources
4617 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, NC 276994617
Telephone: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
Division of Coastal Management Beaufort Chowan Hertford Pasquotank
1638 Mail Service Center Bettie Craven Hyde Pender
Raleigh, NC 27699-1638 Brunswick Currituck New Hanover Perquimans
Telephone: [phone] Camden Dare Onslow Tyrrell
Fax: [phone] Carteret Gates Pamlico Washington
NCWRC and NC Trout Counties
Western Piedmont Region Coordinator Alleghany Caldwell Watauga
3855 Idlewild Road Ashe Mitchell Wilkes
Kernersville, NC 27284-9180 Avery Stokes
Telephone: [phone] Burke Surry
Mountain Region Coordinator Buncombe Henderson Polk
20830 Great Smoky Mtn. Expressway Cherokee Jackson Rutherford
Waynesville, NC 28786 Clay Macon Swain
Telephone: [phone] Graham Madison Transylvania
Fax: [phone] Haywood McDowell Yancey
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J.D.Hughs Park Renovation
Town of Pineville
Mecklenburg County, NC October 3, 2005
Introduction
The 19 -acre site is currently zoned for general industrial located
within the Town of Pineville, Mecklenburg County, North
Carolina. The existing land-use in the vicinity is single & multi-
family residential and Industrial. There is approximately 0.32
acres of wetlands on the project site parcel important aquatic
function.
Jurisdictional waters of the U.S.
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Means and methods
Preliminary investigation of jurisdictional waters of the U.S. onsite
was done according to the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers technical
report Y- 8 7- 1 and Appendices, Corps of Engineers Wetlands
Delineation Manual, January 1987, Final Report. Additional data
was acquired using the U.S.G.S. quadrangle maps; the applicant's
survey plans, and the applicant's proposed grading plan, USDA
soil survey of Mecklenburg County North Carolina, aerial
photographs, USFWS NWI maps and site visits. The method of
choice for wetland delineation was the level three Routine
Determination. The site is within the Catawba drainage basin and
adjacent to Little Sugar Creek which is a listed 303d impaired
waters. The majority of site is open non -forested land.
Vegetation
The forested areas are dominated by FACW and FAC species.
Trees include Pine, Hickory, tulip polar, green ash, cottonwood,
red maple and sweet gum. Under story and herbaceous strata is
dominated by privet, alder and smilax. In the low areas wetland
vegetation is prevalent including willow, Sagiteria, Cephalanthus
andjuncus.
Hydric soils
The site includes Mecklenburg. Monacan & Iredell soils. The soils
are mapped units that vary from well-drained, slowly permeable
soils with medium water capacity to somewhat poorly drained,
moderate permeability and high water capacity. Inclusions and flat
areas in Monacan soils have a water table 6" to 2' below the
surface as well as ponding. Monocan soil permeability is .60-2.0
in/hr and PH is 5.1-7.3, according to the natural resource
conservation service Soil Survey of Mecklenburg County.
Topography& HydroloQy
The over all topography of the 19 acre project site is moderately
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J.D.Hughs Park Renovation
Town of Pineville
Mecklenburg County, NC October 3, 2005
Wetland mitigation
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Storm Water Management
In an effort to maintain water quality and reduce storm water impacts to the
existing aquatic environments, it is proposed that onsite storm water be
directed away from all jurisdictional wetlands. Of the total 19 acres, 1.77
acres is proposed impervious (9.3%).
Threatened and endangered species
Federally listed plant and animal species with endangered or threatened status
are protected under the Endangered Species Act of 1973. The U.S. Fish and
Wildlife Service have identified one endangered species Schweinitz's
sunflower (Helianthus schweinitzii). Schweinitz's sunflower is endemic to the
piedmont of the Carolinas, where it is currently known from 10 populations in
North Carolina and 6 in South Carolina. The North Carolina populations are
located in Gaston, Anson, Montgomery, Davidson, Randolph, Union, Stanly,
Cabarrus, Mecklenburg, and Rowan Counties. Schweinitz's sunflower usually
grows in open habitat and areas that have been disturbed such as power right-
of-ways. Investigation of the sight for Schweinitz's sunflower resulted in none
observed. None of the Threatened, Endangered or Species of Concern was
observed on site. Notification has been made to the U.S. Fish and Wildlife
Service (USFWS).
Common Name Scientific Name Status
Vertebrates
Bald eagle Hallaeetus leucocephalus Threatened (Proposed for
delssting)
Carolina darter Etheostoma collis colUs FSC
Invertebrates
Carolina creekshell Viliosa vaughanlana FSC
Carolina heelsplitter Lasmigona decorate Endangered
Vascular Plants
Georgia aster Aster georgianus C 1
Hennes trefoil Lotus heiled FSC
Michaux's sumac Rhus michsuxil Endangered*
SchweinitZs sunflower Helianthus schweinitzii Endangered
Smooth coneflower Echinacea laevigata Endangered*
Tail larkspur Delphinium exaltatum FSC*
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ILnvironmental Design & Consulting Mecklenburg Count , Pineville, NC
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Environmental Design & Consulting
P 0 Box 7 913 ? Charlotte, NC 2 8211
J.D. Hughes Park Renovation
Mecklenburg County, Pineville, NC
FEMA Wetland Overlay
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J.D. Hughes Park Renovation
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II Hvdroloey Absent Weak Moderate Strong
1) Is This Year's (Or Last's) Leaflitter -
4) Is Water In Channel And >48 Hrs. Since 0 .5 1
Last Known Rain? ('NOTE- ffDitch Indicated In #9 Above Skip This Step And #S Below")
S) Is There Water In Channel During Dry 0 .5 1
Conditions Or In Growing Season)?
6) Are Hydric Soils Present In Sides Of Chattnel (Or In Headcut)? Yes=1 S No=O (rip-rapped)
SECONDARYHYDROLOGYINDICATOR POINTS: 6
TOTAL POINTS (Primary + Secondary)=29 50 (Greater Than Or Equal To 19 Points The Stream Is At Least Intermittent)
7) Is Filamentous Algae Present? 0 5 1 Asa
8) Are Wetland Plants In Streambed? SAV Mostly OBL Mostly FACW Mostly FAC Mostly FACU Mostly UPL
(* NOTE: if Total Ahsenee OjAli Plants In Streanthed 2 .75 .5 0 0
At Noted Above Skip This Step UNLESS SAV Present*)
SECONDARY BIOLOGY INDICATOR POINTS: 9
33A
II Hvdroloev Absent Weak Moderate Strong
1) Is This Year's (Or Last's) Leaflitter
4) Is Water In Channel And >48 Hrs. Since 0 .5 1
Last Known Rain? ('NOTE' IfDitch Indicated In #9 Above Skip This Step And #5 Below')
5) Is There Water In Channel During Dry 0 .5 1
Conditions Or In Growing Season)?
6) Are Hvdric Soils Present In Sides Of Channel (Or In Headcut)? No=O
SECONDARYHYDROLOGY INDICATOR POINTS: 8
TOTAL POINTS (Primarv + Secondarv)=39 75 (Greater Than Or Equal To 19 Points The Stream Is At Least Intermittent)
7) Is Filamentous Algae Present? 0 3 1 1.:)
8) Are Wetland Plants In Streambed? SAV Mostly OBL Mostly FACW Mostly FAC Mostly FACU Mostly UPL
(* NOTE: ff Total Absence ofAll Plants In Streambed 2 1 5 0 0
As Noted Above Skip This Step UNLESS SAV Present")
SECONDARYBIOLOGYINDICATOR POINTS: 6.75
33A
II HVdroloey Absent Weak Moderate Strom?
1) Is This Year's (Or Last's) Leaflitter
4) Is Water In Channel And >48 Hrs. Since 0 3 1 1.5
Last Known Rain? ('NOTE: lfDitch Indicated In #9 Above Skip This Step And #5 Below)
5) Is There Water In Channel During Dry 0 1 1.5
Conditions Or In Growing Season)?
61 Are Hvdric Soils Present In Sides Of Channel (Or In Headcut)? =1 S No=0
SECONDARYHYDROLOGYINDICATOR POINTS. 5.5
TOTAL POINTS (Primary + Secondarv)=25.0 (Greater Than Or Equal To 19 Points The Stream Is At Least Intermittent)
8) Are Wetland Plants In Streambed? SAV Mostly OBL Mostly FACW Mostly FAC Mostly FACU Mostly UrL
(' NOTE. If Total Absence OfAll Plants In Sireambed 2 1 .75 .5 0 0
As Noted Above Skip This Step UNLESS SAV PresenN)
SECONDAR Y BIOLOGY INDICA TOR POINTS.5.0
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Stream # 2 (behind ball field) ,
INTERMITTENT CHANNEL -
EVALUATION FORM
ACTION 1D APPUCAYfNA11E City of Pineville DATE 1/18/03
PROPOSED CIIANNELWORK iLe-culvert, relocation, etc.) None
WATEROODY/RIVER0ASIN Sugar/ Catawba COUNTYJCrfV MecUenburg/Pineville
RECENT WEAMIER CONDITIONS Dry
P SP NP Oh-rvatinn Commenhor D,-wrintinn
X Fish*ShelinshiCnntaceans Present
X 0enlhic Macro Invertebrates
X Amphibians PresctivAreeding
X Algae And'Or Fungus (water quality function)
x Wildlire Channel Use I i.e. tracks. feces, shells, otlxrs)
X Federally Protected Species Present (Discontinue)
X RiflleiPool Structure
X Stable Streambanks Rip-rapped in places
x Channel Substrate
ni.e. ravel, cobble. rock, coarse said)
X Itipo ian Canopy Present ISP=.o 50'X, closure)
X Undercut Uanleslnstreann Habitat Structure
x Flow In Channel
X WedandsAdjacent To.Conttg.With Channel
n0ixontinue) wetwulsurean adjaccirtProperty
Persistent PooluSaluraled Bottom
done ihreu Vh Se 1.)
Seeps;Oroundwatcr 0ischor8e I lttoe through Sept.)
Adjacent Floodplain Prescnl
Wrack A121eri111 or Drift Lines
llydrophvtic Vegetation in adjacent to channel
[mpuriani To Domestic Water Supply? Y/0
acres
Does Channel Appear On A Quad Or:Soib ,Map? Q IN Approx. Drainage Ar va:
llctcrminatinm
X Peren»ialChanitel (stop) B ImportanlChnnncl: 1_F PRojl,cPI[GRt Initials-
IntcrnlitlentChanncl tprocced) LnimporlanlChanncl: 1h
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(it other than C.O.G. project manager)
P- Prescnt SP Stonuly i)reseni NP- Nol Prescnl
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OO* ? i Project Name: J.D. Hughes Park Pineville, N.C. Mecklenburg County
Environmental Design & Consulting Project No.: 0351 Sample No.: AB
P.O. Box 79133 Date: 02/06/03 By: CJE
Charlotte, N.C. 28271
DATA FORM
ROUTINE WETLAND DETERMINATION
(1987 COE Wetlands Delineation Manual)
Do Normal Circumstances exist on site? No Community ID: A
Have vegetation, soils, or hydrology been disturbed? Yes I Field Map No.: 1
Is the area a potential Problem Area? Yes ii Plot ID: AB
(If needed, explain on reverse.)
Dominant Plant Species Stratum Indicator Dominant Plant Species Stratum Indicator
1. Ulmas alara T FACU+ 9. Bermuda grass H
2. Populus deltoids T FAC+ 10. Juncus effusus H FACW+
3, 11. Alisma sp. H OBL
4 12. Andrpogon virginicus H FAC-
5 13. Andropogan glomeratus H FACW+
6 14. Typha sp. H OBL
7. 15.
g, 16.
Percent of Dominant Species that are OBL, FACW, or FAC
(except FAC-). Include species noted (*) as showing
morphological adaptations to wetlands.
Describe Morphological Adaptations:
Remarks:
Tree Stratum is weak due to apparent seasonality of inundation.
-Recorded Data (Describe in Remarks):
-Stream, Lake, or Tide Gage
-Aerial Photographs
-Other
x No Recorded Data Available Wetland Hydrology Indicators:
X Inundated
Saturated in Upper 12 inches
X Water Marks
X Drift Lines
Field Observations: Sediment Deposits
X Drainage Patterns in Wetlands
Depth of Surface Water 6" (m) x Oxidized Root Channels in Upper 12 Inches
Depth to Free Water in Pit: (?) Water-Stained Leaves
Local Soil Survey Data
Depth to Saturated Soil: () Other (Explain in Remarks)
Remarks:

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Environmental Design & Consulting
P.O. Box 79133
Charlotte, N.C. 28271
Project Name: J.D. Hughes Park Pineville, N.C. Mecklenburg County
Project No.: 0351 Sample No.: Upland
Date: 02/06/03 By:
CJE
DATA FORM
ROUTINE WETLAND DETERMINATION
(1987 COE Wetlands Delineation Manual)
A
Do Normal Circumstances exist on site? _4 No Community ID: 1
Have vegetation, soils, or hydrology been disturbed? Yes Att Field Map No.:
Is the area a potential Problem Area? Yes I Plot ID: Upland
(If needed, explain on reverse.)
VRCFTATION (Not- A- --i- oh-d in have m-hnlnaira] adaptations to wetlands with a'1
Dominant Plant Species Stratum Indicator Dominant Plant Species Stratum Indicator
1. Ulm us alara T FAC- 9.
2. Bermuda Crass H 10.
3. Carer Sp. H FACW 11.
4. June us Sp. H FACW 12.
5. Populus deltoids T FAC+ 13.
6. 14.
7. 15.
g. 16.
Percent of Dominant Species that are OBL, FACW, or FAC
(except FAC-). Include species noted (") as showing
morphological adaptations to wetlands.
Describe Morphological Adaptations:
Remarks:
Pasture/Meadow ecology
11"RnLOGY
-Recorded Data (Describe in Remarks):
-Stream, Lake, or Tide Gage
-Aerial Photographs
-Other
x No Recorded Data Available Wetland Hydrology Indicators:
Inundated
Saturated in Upper 12 inches
Water Marks

Drill Lines
Field Observations: Sediment Deposits
Depth of Surface Water (in,) Drainage Patterns in Wetlands
Oxidized Root Channels in Upper 12 Inches
Depth to Free Water in Pit: tin) Water-Stained Leaves
Local Soil Survey Data
Depth to Saturated Soil: 6 (in.) Other (Explain in Remarks)
Remarks:
No apparent hydrology.
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do hereby certify that I have authorized Christopher J. Estes of Estes Design Inc.
environmental design and consulting to act on my behalf and take all actions necessary
for the processing, issuance and acceptance of this permit and any and all standard and
special conditions attached.
We hereby certify the above information submitted in t
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T. LAWRENCE MELLICHAMP, PhD,
P.0, Box 655
Newell. NC 28126
Office 704-841-2841
Fay,: 704-341-2447
Cell: 704-577-67 17
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Biological Assessment - J.D. Hughes Park Renovation
Pineville, NC - Mecklenburg County
The J.D. Hughes Park is located on the west side of Pineville, in the floodplain of the
drainages to Sugar Creels (Figure 1). Nineteen acres are proposed to he included in the
active area of the park. These acres are located south and west of the developed area
(Figure 2). The site was examined on October 11, 2005. Several wetlands have been
identified. The area to be developed has been used in the past for storage of solid wastes
for the park system, but most of this debris has been removed. 'T'here was considerable
impact to the vegetation on the site as a result of the removal.
To provide a basis for the plant communities and species of concern, the data base; for the
NC Natural Heritage Program was downloaded for the Fort Mill USGS (quad. These data
(printout appended to this report) show four elements of concern:
Carolina Heelspl'atter -Lasmigoncr decorata - Federally Endangered, Historic.
Carolina Birdfoot Trefoil - Lours helleri - State Rare-Threatened, Current
Basic Oak-Hickory Forest - Current
Upland Depression Swamp Forest - Current
As noted, in the clean-up of the site, much of the vegetation was disturbed. However, thc,
entire site has not been cleared and the remnant vegetation is clearly evident. The
dominant species is Sericea Lespedeza (Lespedeza cuneata), with scattered occurrences
of Broom-straw (Andropogon ternarius), Frost aster (t ster pilosus), Goldenrod (Solidago
spp.), Johnson grass (Sore=hum halepense), Ragweed (An7hro.sia artetmisiifoha) and
Thoroughwort (E1patvrium albtirrt). The hydrology of the site ,vas too wet for the
occurrence of the Carolina Birdfoot-trefoil. However, all undisturbed edges and the
power line ROW were examined for its presence, It was not seen. There are no forests
of sufficient size or integrity. The two wetlands shown in Figure 2 are dominated by a
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wetlands and the composition of the woody cover does not give an indication that the
wetland forest is an Upland Depression Swamp Forest, but rather a low area in the
floodplain dominated by Green ash and Soft rush (Juncos cffiisus).
There are no recommendations for this project regarding plant communities or species of
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NC NHP Quad Search Results
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Returned Elements: 4 using: FORT MILL
[Mollusk 11 [Vascular Plant 1) [Natural Community 21
M&I Scientific Name Common Name Quad - Status
WM Stake am* ? HabRBt
Mollusk Lasmigona decorsta Carolina Hee* t w E E S1 G1 FORT MILL-Historic Link
PlaVa?utar Lotus heHeri ? BkdW- SIR FSC S3 G5T3 FORT MILL-current I,jr c
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Community - S3 G4 FORT MILL-Current Link
Natural Upland Depres6w Swamp -
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Community Forest
NC NHP database updated: January, 2004.
Search pedlomied on Monday, 10 October 2005 Q 17:0227 EDST
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